Job Responsibilities

Plant Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Production plant for Workshop#1, Workshop#2 and Workshop#3 and the V1 and V2 in process inventory. Responsibilities include Safety of all team members and visitors, quality product specifications, protection of the customer, plant optimization. The Plant Manager is the primary communication to Human Resources in regard to the workshop’s hourly production team members are meeting expectations in attendance, safety, quality and output. Plant Manager oversees all plant operations and production by working directly with and providing leadership to supervision in the following departments: Compounding, Grinding, Extrusion, UV Coating, Sawing/Profiling, Padding and Packaging . Employment for this position is conditioned upon successfully passing certain pre-employment requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Accountable for safe operations in WS#1, WS#2, and WS#3.
• Accountable for quality and output of the operations in WS#1, WS#2, and WS#3.
• Ultimately responsible for performance management of all employees. This will include performance reviews, goal setting, production goals, disciplinary action, career development and succession planning.
• Develops direct reports through teamwork, coaching and innovation.
• Working through the VP of Operations, General Manager/Director, Maintenance Manager, Warehouse Manager, Planning, PMC, QC Manager.
• The Plant Manager is responsible for quality control on shift by emphasizing safe work practices and a team atmosphere to obtain desired production and working conditions.
• Responsible for cost control and efficiency initiatives relating to the plant operations.
• Works directly with QC Manager for the quality control, samples and tests of products, process and utilities. Coordinate lab analysis and recommendations with operations.
• Daily requirements include start of shift meeting with all workshops, the verification of correct data, attendance of team members.
• The analyzing trends to predict production outcomes, inventory of raw material, recruitment, and retention of staff, and maintaining close interaction with the Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager and Warehouse. Manager.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment, replacing or adjusting plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Critical skills include leadership of management team, safety practices, instrumentation, automated plant operations programs and an understanding of the chemical reactions required to produce products.
• Consistent attendance and is seldom absent from work. Is responsible for 24-hour operation and expected to respond to developing conditions and crisis situations when necessary.
• Actively promote company vision, mission, and values with employees, outside vendors, and customers
• Assign KPIs and monitor for each department through Toyota Production System (TPS)/5S/Kanban/GEMBA walk (Go and See) and company 8 Step Problem Solving.
• Present capital request justifications to the General Manager and VP of Operations.
• Communicate production performance to and carry out all directives from the General Manager.
• Effectively communicate with management team and other departments to keep them informed and resolve issues.
• Uses good judgment in advising activities and operating parameters for shifts.
• Establishes policies and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participates in maintenance planning to determine and plan required projects, status of ongoing projects, and scheduling of future projects.
• Safe work practices are a condition of employment. Report any safety issue or problem to your supervisor and safety coordinator immediately.
• Oversight of all plant operations and production for a products production facility.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and friendly atmosphere.
• Focus on continuous improvement (Kaizen) in all aspects of the job.
• Maintain a team environment with all other plant departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree or greater in related field highly desired.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a processing plant environment, with an emphasis on strategic oversight flooring processes.
• Five (5) or more years’ management experience in an operating processing plant environment.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn and use new software applications.
• Proven ability to problem solves, resolve conflicts, and communication of standards, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to drive and teach continuous improvement.
• Must be able to build, maintain and contribute to a team environment.
• Is willing to lead by example and demonstrate servant-leadership.
• Is willing to resolve problems in a respectful manner.
• Individual desires to promote the collective interests of the team more than self-interest.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized; able to work well within all levels of the organization.
• Has technical expertise in functional area flooring, extrusion, paint, and machining operations.
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, the ability to multi-task and work well as a team.
• Good people management skills and overall business managerial skills.
• Good business acumen and global perspective of the industry.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in English. (Bilingual in Spanish is a plus).

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values.
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Individual will be exposed to high noise levels.
• Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.

Organization Alignment

The Plant Manager will direct report to General Manager and has direct supervision over Workshop#1, Workshop#2 and Workshop#3.